Empire! - Hwy 49 - California Gold Country

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Written By Elliot Koeppel

The Empire Store Building was built in 1879 when it originally housed Levaggi’s General Store. Constructed solidly with brick, the building’s two iron doors provided entry and exit and the two windows were equipped with iron shutters. The Empire Mine used the building for a short time as their office and store, after which it was purchased and privately operated as a supply store.

It’s an impressive building, I wonder what the inside looks like. Hopefully it’s still sound.

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Cool orebin out in the desert, a ways off the 395. . https://youtube.com/shorts/K8H93jurqZk?feature=share . . . . #goldmining #goldrush #orebin #395 #hwy395 #exploratography #iphone16pro #iphonephotography #mojavedesert #urbex #california #abandoned
The Pinyon Pine Tree. This particular one is perhaps the largest in the Pine City area. It's a beauty, nice shady spot underneath. https://youtube.com/shorts/e6mgwLWVjvs?feature=share . . . . . #pinyonpine #joshuatreenationalpark #jtnp #dayhike #win
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A favorite ride at Knott's. https://youtu.be/3JFSppuM1CE . . . . . #knottsberryfarm #knotts #calicomineride #ghosttown #buenapark #exploratography #themepark #wildwest #goldmine

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